- Restless Ghost quest starts at the Crumbling Well in Bramblemead Valley's ruined village
- Ghostspeak Amulet is obtained from the well and stored in your quest-item tab
- Four ghosts — Warren, Lazina, Finn, and Kay — appear only from sunset to sunrise
- Requirements: First Steps tutorial plus 20 Woodcutting and Windstep (Runecrafting 8)
- Reward: Tome of Cooking - Vol 1 and the ability to speak with ghosts
Restless Ghost Quest Overview
The Restless Ghost quest (listed as "Restless Ghosts" on the official wiki) is a secondary quest in RuneScape: Dragonwilds that tasks you with laying to rest the spirits of lost expedition members scattered across Bramblemead Valley and the Whispering Swamp. It is a nod to one of the six original quests available at the launch of classic RuneScape, reimagined for Dragonwilds' open world.
The quest is short but gated behind a few skill requirements, so prepare before you set out hunting spirits after dark.
| Quest Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Secondary Quest |
| Start Point | Crumbling Well, Ruined Village (northwest of the Wise Old Man) |
| Requirements | First Steps tutorial, 20 Woodcutting for thorny vines |
| Recommended | Windstep spell (Runecrafting 8) for Finn's cave |
| Ghost Visibility | Sunset to sunrise only |
| Rewards | Ghost speech ability, Tome of Cooking - Vol 1 |
| Unlocks | Even More Restless Ghosts (Fellhollow) |
Video Highlights:
- Where to find the Ghostspeak Amulet at the Crumbling Well
- All four ghost locations with map directions
- How to reach Finn's cave with Windstep and thorny vine chopping
- The Remembrance Shrine bug workaround with inventory space
All four ghosts are only visible from sunset to sunrise. If you arrive during the day, you will see nothing at their spawn points. Wait for nightfall or rest until evening before searching.
All Four Ghost Locations
Each ghost hides in a distinct corner of the early-game map. Warren provides riddle-style clues pointing to the other three spirits, but you can visit them in any order once you have the amulet.
| Ghost | Region | Location Details | Hazards/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren | Ruined Village | Dilapidated house, southwest corner of the ruined village | Visible from the Crumbling Well; gives clues for other ghosts |
| Lazina | Temple Woods | Broken house southeast of the windmill, along the walking path | Near the tutorial giant rat area |
| Finn | Southeast of Wise Old Man | Cave blocked by thorny vines; requires Windstep to cross a gap | Needs Woodcutting 20 and Windstep (5 air runes); appears at night |
| Kay | Whispering Swamp | Under a ruined building's archway, southwestern swamp | Two giant rats guard the approach |
Warren's Riddle (Windmill)
- "Blades that once whirled like a tornado now lay still among crumbling stone"
- Points to Lazina at the Temple Woods windmill
Warren's Riddle (Cave & Swamp)
- "My brother lies buried in darkness beneath a southern point rising high" — points to Finn
- "Choking on swamp gas, ruined timber, moldy and splintered" — points to Kay
The Wise Old Man's ruined tower is your navigation anchor for Finn and Kay. The windmill from the tutorial (where you cooked giant rats) anchors Lazina. Fast-travel or run between these landmarks at dusk to hit all four ghosts in a single night.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Grab the Ghostspeak Amulet
Head to the ruined village northwest of the Wise Old Man in Bramblemead Valley. Interact with the Crumbling Well in the middle of the village to receive the Ghostspeak Amulet. Note that it goes to your quest-item inventory tab, not your basic inventory.
Meet Warren at Night
Wait until sunset. Warren's spirit haunts a dilapidated house in the southwest corner of the ruined village — you can spot him from the well itself. Speak with him to receive riddle clues for the other three ghosts.
Find Lazina by the Windmill
Travel to Temple Woods and locate the broken house southeast of the windmill, right along the walking path. Speak with Lazina's spirit after dark.
Reach Finn's Cave
Head southeast from the Wise Old Man's tower to a cave blocked by thorny vines across a gap. Cast Windstep (press Q and select it from the spells wheel; costs 5 air runes) to jump the gap, then chop the vines with your axe using the Chop Thorny Vine skill unlocked at Woodcutting 20. Finn appears inside at night.
Visit Kay in the Swamp
Push into the southwestern Whispering Swamp. Kay waits under a ruined building's archway at night — watch for the two giant rats patrolling the approach.
Remember the Ghosts at the Shrine
Return to the church in Temple Woods where you first spawned. The Remembrance Shrine — a stone flower vase on a sculpture — sits outside the southwest corner. Interact with it and select each option to "remember" all four ghosts to complete the quest.
Before speaking to the Remembrance Shrine, make sure you have at least four free inventory slots. Players have reported the quest failing to complete when inventory space is insufficient. Clear out logs, runes, or junk before the final interaction.
Skill Preparation & Rune Farming
Finn's cave is the main gate for this quest. Two skills are required to reach him, and both are quick to train in the early game.
| Requirement | How to Unlock | Fastest Training Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chop Thorny Vine | Woodcutting level 20 | Chop trees with your axe or collect logs around Bramblemead Valley |
| Windstep | Runecrafting level 8 | Craft runes at a rune altar |
| 5x Air Runes | Goblin drops | Kill goblins and open the goblin packs they drop |
Farm your 5 air runes and hit Woodcutting 20 during the daytime. Ghosts only appear at night, so use daylight hours for skill grinding and hit all four spirit locations in one efficient nighttime circuit.
Rewards & Quest Checklist
Completing the Restless Ghost quest grants more than just closure for the lost expedition — it opens the door to a follow-up quest chain in Fellhollow.
| Reward | Details |
|---|---|
| Ghost Speech | Ability to speak to ghosts (granted during partial completion) |
| Reward Pack | 1x Tome of Cooking - Vol 1 |
| Quest Chain | Required to start Even More Restless Ghosts in Fellhollow |
Restless Ghost Quest Checklist:
- Complete the First Steps tutorial
- Reach Woodcutting level 20
- Reach Runecrafting level 8 and learn Windstep
- Collect 5 air runes from goblin packs
- Retrieve the Ghostspeak Amulet from the Crumbling Well
- Speak with all four ghosts at night
- Remember all four ghosts at the Remembrance Shrine
Once you remember all four spirits at the shrine, the quest completes instantly and the reward pack lands in your inventory. You will also permanently understand ghost speech — useful for the Even More Restless Ghosts follow-up in Fellhollow.
FAQ
Q: How do I start the Restless Ghost quest in Dragonwilds?
Interact with the Crumbling Well in the ruined village northwest of the Wise Old Man in Bramblemead Valley. You will receive the Ghostspeak Amulet, which starts the quest. Note that the amulet is stored in your quest-item inventory tab.
Q: Why can't I see any ghosts?
All four ghosts in the Restless Ghost quest only appear from sunset to sunrise. If you visit their locations during the day, the spawn points will be empty. Wait for nightfall and try again.
Q: What skills do I need for the Restless Ghost quest?
You need 20 Woodcutting to unlock Chop Thorny Vine for Finn's cave entrance, plus the Windstep spell from Runecrafting level 8 to jump the gap leading to the cave. Windstep costs 5 air runes per cast, obtainable from goblin drops.
Q: What rewards do I get from the Restless Ghost quest?
You gain the ability to speak with ghosts and a reward pack containing the Tome of Cooking - Vol 1. Completing the quest is also required to start the Even More Restless Ghosts quest in Fellhollow.